My 12 yr old cocker spaniel snores and keeps us awake, she sleeps in our bedroom. Any suggestions pls?

Question

She is quite heavy in weight and sleeps on our bed, too old to change that habit now. Only serious answers please, no smart ones. Thanks.

Answer 1

Poor old girl. Can't you just put up with it for now. I mean she's getting on, and you most likely won't have her for much longer. If you put her out to another room, you'll upset her for no good reason. If you've put up with for this long, a bit longer won't hurt, surely? If the noise is becoming really bothersome, take her to a vet, maybe there is something for snoring dogs. Good Luck to you and your dog.

Answer 2

I had a cocker spaniel and now have a beagle. If you want your children to walk the dog and take a lot of responsibility for the dog, then I would say get the cocker spaniel. Begales are VERY strong dogs who have a tendency to pull on the leash and beagles should NEVER be left off leash! Beagles are scent hounds and follow their noses! If they catch a scent, their tendency is to run after that scent. Could your children hold on to a very strong dog who is pulling toward that scent? Beagles need a lot of exercise and a fenced yard. They are great dogs, but they are not for everyone. They are pack animals and need to be a member of your pack, which means they follow you around everywhere and need to be with you a lot. They should be crate trained as well. If left alone or outside and are lonely, they can howl and bay very loudly. But they are very loving, very playful, very smart dogs! Cocker spaniels are a bit calmer and may be better for your children to take care of. The thing with cockers though is they need grooming every six weeks. If they are not groomed regularly their fur gets matted. There are good and bad things about both breeds. Before you get either of the dogs, do some research on the breeds and read up on the characteristics and traits of each dog, which will give you a better idea of which breed might be the better "fit" for you and your family. If you'd like more information about either breed, if you have decided that your choice really IS between these two breeds, I'll be happy to talk to you further if you'd like to email me with more specific questions.

Answer 3

Take her to vet and put her on a diet as your are killing her with kindness, shortening her life because of her weight. Its never to old to retrain your dog into a nice comfortable bed maybe just outside bedroom door with a child safety gate to keep her out but she Can then still see you. Persevere it will be worth it for a good nights sleep.
Good luck

Answer 4

You have to take command and change its habits you allowed this .Get your dog something to lay on, thenwear an old sweatshirt and place it where she will lay down.That way your cent is present.Its part of "home"

Answer 5

Can you not get her own bed and put it some where else in the house?
Or you could have a look on the Internet and see if there is anything on there that can help!
. . . .last option. . .ear plugs!

Answer 6

diet and move her out of your room
it is cruel to have an overweight dog, your vet will tell you the best way to help but no snacks and keep to the recommended allowance on your dog food

Answer 7

Make her sleep somewhere else.
Wear earplugs.

Answer 8

Make the most of it whilst you can,because when you lose them (like i have done 5yrs 17yrs) you will miss them and all their 'noises'!!!

Answer 9

Don't let her slep in your bedroom

Answer 10

Either change her habit and move her out of the room, or change your habit and move you out of the room.